Well, we are certainly taking the long route to Tanzania...... but this good for a number of reasons.
Firstly, the people we are seeing are very significant..... especially our daughter Celeste, in England. What a blessing to see her and her life at St. Albans Vineyard where she is loved and loves. We met so many wonderful people from her church and took a trip down the Thames one sunny afternoon though the highlight was probably celebrating Celeste's birthday with breakfast in the sunshine and worshipping together as a complete family for the first time in a while.
We also had the opportunity to catch up with David's family in a converted barn just outside of Oxford. Our time together was all the more precious because it is so rare to see each other ( we all came from different countries to be there) and because we don't know when this can happen again. This time felt like a real gift.
In Australia, we have just had one week here in this beautiful country filled with fun, food and good friends. We have been truly spoiled and loved. We have such a rich bank of friendships here. It was great to get together with couples and also to visit Ramsgate Community Church who prayed for us and joined the church in Canada in sending out to Tanzania.
Now we are off to Casino to visit my family: parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother and their families. I can't wait......
Secondly, the other reason for the long detour is that we are waiting for our work permits to come thru from the Tanzanian government. .....
Please pray for this and for the sale of our car in Canada.........
blessings Judi ..... 3:05 am Tuesday Sept 25th (yes I am still jetlagged)
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Sounds like you are really enjoying seeing family after a lengthy separation and we are so pleased for you to be re-united again.
Keep us updated regarding prayer needs and thanks so much for providing this means to communicate with you.
Blessings from Diane and Bill Macaulay